GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

Random words

WordMeaning
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
gapeto open the mouth wide
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable